This YouTube video from “The Groundwater Guy” explores 20 ways AI can benefit small water utilities (serving under 3,000 connections) by improving processes and management. While applicable to any water utility, the presentation focuses on solutions for smaller systems. The suggestions range from boosting operational efficiency and customer service to enhancing regulatory compliance. A bonus tip at the end addresses …
We’ve all seen it: the wildly varying quality of utility locate reports. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a massive drain on project budgets and a significant risk to safety. While the safety argument is crucial, let’s talk about the bottom line. Standardized utility locate reports aren’t just good practice; they’re a smart business move that unlocks hidden profits and …
“It takes leadership to improve safety.” – Jackie Stewart Here’s the top 10 stories from the utlity and damage prevention sectors in the last 7 days: Transforming Facilities, Utilities, and Infrastructure Through Geospatial Innovation: READ Minimizing Human Error: READ Tallahassee underground utilities one part of curbing power outages: READ Energy Dominance (Already) Starts at the DOE: READ CenterPoint proposes $5.75B …
“The impact of protecting underground utilities goes beyond preventing damage; it’s a vital part of ensuring safety and environmental well-being.”Welcome to this edition of Utility Alert, featuring the top 10 stories from the past week.” Risk vs. Reward: The TELUS Damage Prevention Experiment: READ Map utilities with Teledyne Construction’s UPAC Attachment: READ DroneDeploy Accelerates Construction of Critical U.S. Al Infrastructure …
“An incident is just the tip of the iceberg, a sign of a much larger problem below the surface.” – Don Brown Here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Lawsuit: Cleveland workers didn’t ‘Call Before You Dig,’ damaged natural gas lines: READ An integrated future for pipeline protection: READ Water main break turns Detroit streets to ice amid …
Rupturing a gas line isn’t just an expensive inconvenience; it poses a serious risk to life and property. Greer CPW, a utility company serving Upstate South Carolina, reported a concerning number of damaged lines last year, highlighting the need for greater awareness about damage prevention. The good news is that such incidents are largely avoidable. Homeowners and contractors alike can …
This video showcases a landscaping project in a private yard to address drainage issues with the installation of a new catch basin and culvert pipe. Key points include: Catch Basin Installation: Steps involved in modifying and installing the basin and 12-inch pipes. Utility Challenges: Managing mismarked utilities, emergency utility re-marks, and safely exposing fiber optic and telephone lines using …
It’s been a busy few days for utilities and damage prevention stakeholders across the US with wildfires, inclement weather and unexpected circumstances. Here’s 10 of the top stories from the last 7 days: Locating Utilities Underground using Electricity: WATCH Are Power Lines to Blame for the California Wildfires?: READ Why the utility industry is running on old tech: READ PGW …
GPRS recently carried out a utility locating and mapping project at the historic McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, ahead of its planned demolition to build a new high school. Project Manager Daniel Sperduti, who has personal ties to the ballpark, utilized electromagnetic (EM) locating and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to map utilities around the site accurately. Given the age and …
We hope your 2025 is off to a safe start! Here’s the latest damage prevention and utility news: Accuracy Over Aesthetics: READ Sunk cost fallacy: READ Western Power network goes underground: READ How locates protect your projects & profitability: READ How to locate low pressure gas lines: READ Residential gas line ruptured near Fort Worth’s NASJRB: READ United Rentals Launches …